Monitoring platform

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-08
VENEGAS INNOVATIVE PRODS
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[0009] The present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have

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However, the sound environment on stage is substantially different from that out in an audience.
For example, a drummer may only be able to hear the drums, as sound pressure level from the drums may drown out any other sounds.
Therefore, an ideal sound on stage will typically not produce an appropriate sound for the audience.
Accomplishing such requires a great deal of encumbering and expensive equipment as well as substantial expertise and effort on the part of the sound engineer.
Even with an established stage monitoring system, there are additional problems.
However, when using large monitors on stage, providing sufficient sound levels to the bass player tends to cause escalating volume needs among other musicians, raising the sound pressure levels on stage to damaging levels.
This also forces the sound engineer to devote considerable effort and time to managing the escalation and leaves all parties somewhat dissatisfied with the entire performance.
However, this system carries its own problems.
Where in-ear monitors are used, the musicians are isolated and lose a feel for the overall ambience of the sound.
Also, in-ear monitors cannot provide the lower frequencies produced by instruments such as bass guitars and kick drums.

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[0030] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0031] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,”“an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “one embodiment,”“an em...

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Abstract

There is a monitoring platform for providing a sensory feed to a musician. There is a base, an electronics module, a reflective coating, an electrical outlet, and a tactile transducer. The base includes a ramping member, an upper surface member, a storage member, first and second clamshell members hingedly coupled, a handle, a coupling member or latch, and a vent. There is also an amplifier, a high pass filter, a headset and port, a daisy-chain signal port, and modular construction such that multiple platforms may be joined to form a single surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to monitoring platforms, specifically to combination musician platforms. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Live musical performances demand real-time adjustments in tempo, pitch, volume, etc. from musicians. Accordingly, the quality of such a musical performance is strongly influenced by sound feedback heard by the musicians. However, the sound environment on stage is substantially different from that out in an audience. Musicians are typically very close to powerful sound sources, such as drums. For example, a drummer may only be able to hear the drums, as sound pressure level from the drums may drown out any other sounds. Therefore, an ideal sound on stage will typically not produce an appropriate sound for the audience. Therefore, attempts have been made to provide useful sound feedback to stage musicians. Such is called stage monitoring and is typically managed by a so...

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IPC IPC(8): G02B6/30G01V3/00
CPCG10H2220/096G10H1/0008
InventorVENEGAS, REINERCARL, WILLIAM
OwnerVENEGAS INNOVATIVE PRODS